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as in to come
to get to a destination
when will the guests arrive?
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as in to succeed
to reach a desired level of accomplishment
the actress knew she'd arrived when she received an Oscar nomination
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as in comer
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Recent Examples of arrive
Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Crews arrived on the scene after hiking two miles on the trail and quickly assessed the steep drop-off where Sbarge had fallen.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
Kyle Thomas, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2024
The latter is something the signal-caller is known for during games, while the former may just be harder to come by once baby No. 3 arrives.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024
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Poppy Delevingne and Cara Delevingne arriving at the wedding of Poppy Delevingne and James Cook on May 16, 2014 in London, England.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Crews arrived on the scene after hiking two miles on the trail and quickly assessed the steep drop-off where Sbarge had fallen.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
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If for some reason challenging news arrives, do your best to damage control by leading with sensitivity and compassion.
—Kyle Thomas, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2024
The latter is something the signal-caller is known for during games, while the former may just be harder to come by once baby No. 3 arrives.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024
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Helfman, who has been at the company for nearly two decades, will be succeeded on an interim basis by Nancy Walsh, president of Informa Markets North America.Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 20 Dec. 2024
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Or, if looking at the zodiac signs chronologically in the order of the calendar’s months (below), the sign of their second house succeeds their Rising sign to the right.Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Despite the definition of digicam morphing to include a wider array of cameras, Lee seems to be accepting of all comers.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 29 Nov. 2024
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The yield has been staggering since Northern Illinois, as Notre Dame has not only beaten all comers, but ground most into dust.Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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The video appears to have been taken during their engagement picnic that included Gomez's favorite Taco Bell meal.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Their new ad appears to throw cold water at this legacy, in favor of something new.Zain Jaffer, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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The statement-making material uses larger segments of colorful Italian marble, allowing for natural shapes and textures to thrive.Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2024
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Organizations that successfully integrate these AI solutions while maintaining their focus on employee experience and workplace culture will be best positioned to thrive in this new era of HR technology.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Picked up by upstart awards powerhouse A24, the film has generated a lot of attention in advance of its limited release on Friday, with special 70mm engagements already happening.Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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While an upstart union, the Amazon Labor Union won such a vote at Amazon’s Staten Island facility in April 2022.Chris Isidore, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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The holiday season is meant to be a time of connection and generosity—a time when families and friends gather, traditions flourish, and memories are created.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The island’s clear lagoons are snorkeling sanctuaries where colorful reefs flourish.Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Who does Johnson consider nouveau riche?Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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The central question of whether love can conquer money is almost outshone by the film’s dazzling surroundings and Rachel’s nouveau riche friends, played perfectly by Awkwafina and Ken Jeong.Vogue, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2024
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“Arrive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrive. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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